antechamber

[US]/'æntɪtʃeɪmbə/
[UK]/'æntɪtʃembɚ/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. entrance hall before the main room.
Word Forms

Example Sentences

wait in the antechamber

the antechamber is elegantly decorated

the guests were ushered into the antechamber

the antechamber leads to the main hall

the antechamber is used for reception

the antechamber is dimly lit

the antechamber is a transitional space

the antechamber is furnished with comfortable seating

the antechamber offers a place to relax before entering the main room

the antechamber provides a sense of anticipation for what lies ahead

Real-world Examples

They went into the antechamber and there, sure enough, the two gentlemen-in-waiting were, sprawling on chairs and snoring hard.

Source: The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian

Okay. That's the antechamber outside the strong room.

Source: Fantasy Hollywood

After Louis' execution, she was brought to a new prison, a prison with the dire nickname of " death's antechamber."

Source: Women Who Changed the World

This first room was the antechamber.

Source: who was series

Most days the classroom feels like an antechamber.

Source: TED-Ed (video version)

A small room or antechamber was situated between the library and my bedchamber.

Source: Gentleman Thief

There was far more stuff in the Annex than in the antechamber.

Source: who was series

Furiously, with an enthusiasm that nothing could have stopped, I turned the key, opened the door, crossed the antechamber, opened another door, and rushed into the library.

Source: Gentleman Thief

That memory had faded now, and Betton saw only the dark hours to which his blue and white temple of refreshment formed a kind of glittering antechamber.

Source: Humans and Ghosts (Part 1)

In the antechamber, by the light of his electric lantern, he placed his hat and overcoat on one of the chairs, took a seat on another, and covered his heavy shoes with felt slippers.

Source: Gentleman Thief

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